Kiddie Academy vs Code Ninjas Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kiddie Academy vs Code Ninjas including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Kiddie Academy Franchise
Code Ninjas Franchise
Investment $345,000 - $5,605,000$31,420 - $333,270
Franchise Fee $135,000$15,000 - $31,000
Royalty Fee 7%6.5%-12%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19812016
Year Franchised 19922016
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Kiddie Academy Franchise
Code Ninjas Franchise
Experience People and management skillsQualified candidates for Code Ninjas franchise ownership come from all walks of life, including business, education, military, police, retirees, entrepreneurs (and yes, coders). The best franchise owners play an active role in the business, and are interested in making a positive impact on children and their community. Other qualities we look for are drive, compassion, willingness to learn, and support for our values.

Financing Options
 
Kiddie Academy Franchise
Code Ninjas Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Kiddie Academy Franchise
Code Ninjas Franchise
Training Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Online trainingPrior to opening, franchise owners attend training led by our team of franchising experts, totaling approximately 50 hours. This includes in-person and online training. In addition, a corporate representative will be present to assist with the opening and initial operations of your center, to help you get off to a great start.
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformCode Ninjas is designed to be a turnkey business model with a complete ecosystem of tools and support to run every aspect your franchise. This includes training, site selection, marketing, design, vendor network, franchise management software, and a dedicated support team.
Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising, Website, Web Advertising-
Operations 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Kiddie Academy Franchise
Code Ninjas Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Kiddie Academy

It began in 1981 with an idea and a commitment. The idea was how to best combine learning with child care; the commitment was to do it better than anyone else. As you learn more about Kiddie Academy, you will realize we have a lesson plan that works! Reward your family with The Kiddie Academy Difference. When it comes to child care there's Kiddie Academy and then there's everyone else.

The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Kiddie Academy® Franchise is $345,000 - $1,035,000 for a leased Kiddie Academy franchised location, and $3,254,500 - $5,605,000 for a purchased Kiddie Academy franchised location. This includes $135,000 in Initial Fees that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
Veteran Incentives  $25,000 off franchise fee

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#10 in Gator's Top franchises.    
"Ranked         "Entrepreneur
#108 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#129 in Franchise 500 for 2021.










About Code Ninjas

Code Ninjas is Creating the Problem Solvers of Tomorrow. Code Ninjas is expanding nationwide through franchising..

Code Ninjas teaches children ages 7-14 to code, a skill that will be as important as a second language in our technology-driven world. At our state-of-the-art learning centers, kids have a great time building video games - and they learn coding, math, and logic in the process. Most importantly, kids gain confidence and problem solving skills that that will serve them well on whatever path they take in life. 

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchise under a Code Ninjas “center” model is from $125,640 to $333,270. This includes $33,440 to $41,770 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchise under a Code Ninjas “studio” model is from $31,420 to $51,940. This includes $16,220 to $17,940 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. You will pay an additional $80,000 to $100,000 if you choose to add an optional Dojo2Go mobile ‘edutainment’ trailer to your franchise.

#305 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.